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Bauer AGLTS:0OLG 63 Gross Margin % is 53.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 49.73. GuruFocus rates LTS:0OLG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.19. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Bauer AG ranks better than 90.61% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bauer AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €875 Mil. Bauer AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,628 Mil. Therefore, Bauer AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 53.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bauer AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0OLG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.73 Med: 49.73 Max: 53.73
Current: 53.73
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bauer AG was 53.73%. The lowest was 44.73%. And the median was 49.73%.
LTS:0OLG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.61% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs LTS:0OLG: 53.73
Bauer AG had a gross margin of 53.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bauer AG was -0.60% per year.
Bauer AG (LTS:0OLG) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Bauer AG had a gross margin of 53.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Bauer AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bauer AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bauer AG's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0OLG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bauer AG's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bauer AG Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bauer AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bauer AG's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Bauer AG (LTS:0OLG) has a Gross Margin % of 53.73% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bauer AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.73. Over the past decade, Bauer AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.73 to 53.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Bauer AG ranks #162 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Bauer AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Bauer AG's current Gross Margin % of 53.73% is near median its 10-year median of 49.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.73 to a high of 53.73. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Bauer AG's value of 53.73% is 159.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bauer AG ranks #162 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bauer AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bauer AG's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bauer AG ranks #162 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bauer AG in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Bauer AG's value of 53.73% is 159.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bauer AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.73 to 53.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.73 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Bauer AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,725 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bauer AG's current Gross Margin % of 53.73% is 159.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bauer AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bauer AG's current Gross Margin % is 53.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bauer AG stock overvalued right now?
Bauer AG (LTS:0OLG) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.19, compared to a current price of €5.90 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.73 and 159.6% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Bauer AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bauer AG (LTS:0OLG), the current Gross Margin % is 53.73% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Bauer AG (LTS:0OLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bauer AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.90 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.19.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0OLG:
Gross Margin %: 53.73% (near median its 10-year median of 49.73)
GF Value™: €4.19 vs. price of €5.90 (40.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.6% above the Construction median (#162 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0OLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bauer AG along with its subsidiaries, provides construction and engineering. The operations of the Group are divided into three business segments: Geotechnical Solutions, Equipment, and Resources. The Geotechnical Solutions segment applies all the established methods and techniques of specialist foundation engineering all over the world. In the Equipment segment, It is a provider for a full range of equipment for specialist foundation engineering as well as for the exploration, mining and extraction of natural resources. The Resources segment focuses on the development, production and execution of products and services and acts as a service provider with several business divisions and subsidiaries in the areas of water wells, environmental services and energy, mining, and infrastructure.
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